MALWARE: WannaCry
WannaCry is a ransomware worm that spread rapidly through across a number of computer networks in May of 2017. After infecting a Windows computer, it encrypts files on the PC's hard drive, making them impossible for users to access, then demands a ransom payment in bitcoin in order to decrypt them.
Incidents Caused by this Malware
- March 28, 2018: Boeing Hit by Wannacry
Threat Actors Known to use this Malware
No threat actors identified